Recently, I wandered through the corridors of my mind reflecting on Independence Day. I ran into Charles Dickens. His “Christmas Carol” has inspired many people to look at their lives through the lens of their past, future, and present.

Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago. 

In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was then … and still should be.

In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.

A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.

At some level, I assumed all fathers were like my father. I have always loved and admired my father. Using the image of a loving father helped me understand God’s love.

I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”

Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?

Reading Francis’ seven short reflections, I was able to shift my focus and see more clearly what each of these seven gifts look like.

I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.